Importance Of Early Childhood Education Research Articles

Perubahan Pandangan Masyarakat Terkait Pentingnya Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini Di Desa Cimerak

This research aims to find out how people's views have changed regarding the importance of early childhood education in Cimerak Village. The method in this research uses a case study method with a qualitative approach where researchers go directly to the field to uncover problems according to the research focus. The research results show that after the establishment of the PAUD institution in Cimerak Village, many parents started sending their children to pre-school institutions. This is one of the responses from the community which supports the establishment of pre-school educational institutions at the village level. After the establishment of the PAUD institution in the local village, parents felt that many positive changes had occurred in their children, such as: increasing self-confidence, increasing creativity and developing children's social skills.  

Research on the Ways to Improve the Practical Teaching Ability of Early Childhood Physical Education Teachers in Pre-service Training

Early childhood education (ECE) is a critical stage for developing physical fitness, motor skills, and social competence in young children. In recent years, with the growing recognition of the importance of early childhood education, the pre-service training of early childhood physical education teachers has received more attention. Practical teaching ability is a core factor affecting the quality of early childhood physical education teachers' education. To enhance the practical teaching ability of early childhood physical education teachers, this article explores specific strategies and approaches that can be adopted at the pre-service training stage to guide teacher education institutions and policymakers to optimize pre-service training programs and improve the quality and effectiveness of future teachers. The article identifies several key ways to enhance the pre-service training of early childhood physical education teachers: the intensification of theoretical training, the deepening of practical training, the establishment of mechanisms for reflection and evaluation, and the application of technology and innovative methods to enhance teachers' professional knowledge and skills, and also their motivation to teach and their ability to innovate.

Pathways linking educational attainment to cognitive functioning among older Brazilians

AbstractBackgroundCognitive impairment in Brazil is a growing population health concern. Studies suggest that Brazil may have one of the highest age‐standardized prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) in the world. However, improving education attainment among older adults may lead to a decline in cognitive impairment across the population in the coming years. The purpose of this study is to examine the pathways that link educational attainment to cognitive functioning in Brazil, a highly unequal, resource rich society.MethodI use the 2016 Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Aging, a nationally representative study of Brazilian older adults 50+, to predicting cognitive functioning at first interview. I use structural equation modeling to predict direct and indirect effects of education via childhood socioeconomic characteristics, adulthood socioeconomic conditions, health behaviors and health conditions on overall cognitive functioning as well as specific domains of cognition (memory vs. non‐memory).ResultFindings provide evidence of both indirect and direct pathways from education to cognitive functioning. The indirect pathways were mainly found through adulthood SES achievement (although health conditions had their own association with cognitive functioning). Additionally, indirect effects were limited among adults with 8+ years of education, suggesting that prior to 8 years of education the impact of education on cognitive functioning may be through cognitive development that is carried forward into older adulthood.ConclusionThis study shows the importance of early childhood education and the potential benefits for later life cognitive functioning, which has broad implications for cognitive health in rapidly aging countries with more recent early childhood educational expansion.

Issues with Chinese Preschool Education and Implications of the Preschool Education Law of the People’s Republic of China (Draft)

The release of the Preschool Education Law of the People’s Republic of China (Draft) marks the state’s emphasis on the importance of early childhood education at the legislative level. The law reaffirms the significance of building a more scientific preschool education system that respects the characteristics of child cognitive development. This article elaborated on the issue of advanced education in China’s pre-primary institutions as well as its harms and highlighted the implications of the Preschool Education Law for developing a more scientific pre-primary education curriculum.

Pelatihan Penggunaan media Loose Part Sebagai Implementasi Merdeka Belajar Pada Satuan Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini

Early childhood education teachers play a vital role in the development and education of young children. They have broad and varied responsibilities in creating positive learning environments and facilitating children's holistic development. Early childhood education teachers are key facilitators in children's learning process. They create learning experiences that are engaging, stimulating and appropriate to children's needs and interests. Teachers help children to explore, think critically and build an understanding of the world around them. This service has the aim of increasing teachers' understanding related to an in-depth understanding of the loose parts method. This service method consists of lecture, discussion, demonstration, hands-on practice and question and answer methods. The importance of the results of this service is to develop innovative teaching skills, increase cognitive stimulation and creativity, improve the use of environmental resources, collaboration and exchange of experiences. The results of this service are divided into two sessions. Session 1 is the lack of facilities and facilities and the lack of awareness and interest of local communities in the importance of early childhood education and the lack of interest in becoming early childhood educators. In session 2, there is a need for follow-up such as training, workshops and materials related to the theme of Loose Part media for early childhood. Through community service, teachers in the Loose Part media method in early childhood, teachers can improve their competence in dealing with today's educational demands, create innovative and child-centered learning experiences, and facilitate the holistic development of children in early childhood.

Processes of change in early childhood policy and legislation in Israel

ABSTRACT Israel's early childhood education and care (ECEC) policy for ages 0-3 has evolved significantly, with the Ministry of Education now overseeing it. However, the policy still emphasizes settings over comprehensive child development, excluding centers with fewer than seven children, and many still need to be registered. This study examines Israel's ECEC policy evolution from 1948 to 2021, involving critical influencers like women's organizations, practitioners, academics, activists, and politicians. Recent reforms prioritize children's developmental needs over merely supporting working mothers. The challenge lies in integrating a private, unregistered 0-2 care sector with a centralized public 3-5 care system, leading to a unique organizational structure. It reflects a persisting practice divide, but municipalities increasingly recognize the importance of early childhood education and care. These trends align with global patterns in ECEC for ages 0-3, positioning Israel's experiences within an international context.

Urban-rural achievement gap in low- and middle-income countries: The role of early childhood education

In low- and middle-income countries, rural children rank below their urban counterparts on academic achievement. Given the importance of early childhood education (ECE) in promoting early learning, the urbanicity disparities may be partially explained by limited ECE availability in rural areas and the proliferation of private centers in urban areas. Using data from 6,000 economically disadvantaged children from India, Peru, and Vietnam, this study estimated the size of the differences in academic achievement between urban and rural children at ages five and eight after controlling by child and family characteristics. Additionally, we explored whether participation in public and private ECE mediated the relation between urbanicity and achievement. Results showed that family characteristics explained around half of the urbanicity-related gaps in achievement in Peru and Vietnam and completely explained these gaps in India. Additional results indicated that living urban areas was positively associated with academic achievement through increased attendance to ECE, with larger gains related to attendance to private centers. These results suggests that ECE access may be a promising pathway to close the urban-rural achievement gap. However, monitoring the quality of ECE settings serving low-income children -especially those in rural areas- is necessary to reap the full benefits of early education on child development.

Educational Analysis on Youth and Development in Doda District of Jammu and Kashmir

Early Childhood Education (ECE) in India is a relatively new concept and has been gaining popularity in recent years. It is based on the belief that a child's formative years are the most important for his/her development. The focus of ECE in India is to provide children with a holistic, meaningful, and holistic learning experience. This experience is achieved through interactive, play-based activities that help the child to explore the world around them and develop their cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills. In India, the Ministry of Education has been spearheading efforts to promote ECE. They have launched several initiatives and schemes such as the New Education Policy and the National Early Childhood Care and Education Scheme (NECCES) to promote access to ECE services. The government also provides financial assistance to schools, NGOs, and private institutions to open and run ECE centers. To ensure quality ECE, the government has drafted guidelines and regulations for ECE centers. These include standards for teacher qualifications, curriculum and assessment, physical infrastructure and environment, and safety and health standards. The government has also set up an accreditation system for ECE centers to recognize quality and ensure accountability. In addition to government initiatives, there are a number of NGOs, private institutions, and corporate organizations that are making efforts to promote ECE in India. These organizations are working to provide access to quality ECE and to raise awareness about the importance of early childhood education. Jammu and Kashmir have long been at the forefront of Early Childhood Education (ECE) in India.

Pendidikan dan Masyarakat

This article discusses the importance of early childhood education and its relationship with society. Challenges such as access to education and lack of knowledge among parents are discussed. The role of the community in supporting early childhood education is emphasized, including providing a conducive environment and material support. Factors such as economic status, cultural beliefs, and social status can influence the relationship between education and society. This article concludes that quality education and a supportive community are essential for optimal development of children, especially in early childhood education. The purpose of this research is to discuss the importance of early childhood education and its relationship with society, as well as challenges and the role of society in supporting early childhood education. Some of the main issues discussed in the research are: 1. The importance of early childhood education and its role in child development. 2. Challenges in accessing early childhood education, such as access and lack of knowledge among parents. 3. The role of the community in supporting early childhood education, including providing a conducive environment and material support. 4. Factors influencing the relationship between education and society, such as economic status, cultural beliefs, and social status. 5. Efforts to increase public awareness about the importance of early childhood education and ensure that all children have access to quality education.
 Keywords: early childhood education, community, education policy
  

Exploring Preschool Parents’ Understanding of Play-based Learning and its Importance in Early Childhood Education

Exploring Preschool Parents’ Understanding of Play-based Learning and its Importance in Early Childhood Education

SOCIO-ECONOMIC DISPARITIES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: A REVIEW OF EVIDENCE FROM NIGERIA AND THE UK

Early childhood education serves as the cornerstone of lifelong development, shaping individuals’ cognitive, social, and emotional foundations. However, disparities in access, quality, and outcomes persist, posing a significant challenge to achieving equitable educational opportunities for all children. This comprehensive review paper explores socio-economic disparities in early childhood education, focusing on Nigeria and the United Kingdom (UK). Drawing from a systematic examination of research studies, government reports, and policy documents, this paper synthesizes key findings and compares the experiences of these two diverse regions. In both Nigeria and the UK, access disparities in early childhood education are evident. Nigeria grapples with a pronounced rural-urban divide, while the UK experiences regional variations in access. Quality disparities are also prevalent in both countries, with Nigeria facing infrastructure and teacher training challenges and the UK encountering funding and resource allocation issues. Furthermore, socio-economic factors influence parental engagement in early education, impacting children’s development in both contexts. The implications of these disparities are far-reaching, affecting individual children, families, and society as a whole. Addressing these disparities requires a multifaceted approach encompassing equitable policies, targeted interventions, and a sustained commitment from policymakers and stakeholders. This paper underscores the critical importance of early childhood education as a lever for promoting equity and social cohesion. The conclusion outlines policy imperatives, future research directions, and the imperative to create a brighter and more equitable future for the next generation. Societies can create an environment where every child can thrive regardless of socio-economic background by addressing disparities comprehensively. This review paper contributes to a deeper understanding of the global challenge of early childhood education disparities. It offers insights to inform policy and practice in diverse contexts.

A educação infantil e a pedagogia histórico-crítica: elementos para um currículo escolar no campo

O presente trabalho tem como objetivo discutir o currículo para a educação infantil no campo à luz da pedagogia histórico-crítica, tendo como horizonte a proposição para pensarmos o currículo e o contexto escolar enquanto lócus de acesso aos conhecimentos científicos. Trata-se de um artigo teórico, com abordagem qualitativa, com base em estudos dos principais interlocutores da Pedagogia Histórico-Crítica. Para tanto, partiu-se da seguinte questão norteadora: em que medida a PHC pode contribuir com a discussão e proposição para a educação infantil no campo? Esta pergunta nos remete a dizer que a educação infantil é um direito, quanto direito, deve ser ofertada pelo Estado, considerando as práticas sociais dos filhos dos trabalhadores do campo, reconhecendo a especificidade que a faixa etária exige quanto ao seu atendimento que é de zero a cinco anos de idade, a fim de superar a invisibilidade das crianças do campo. Em nossos estudos, concluímos que não existe uma única forma de se pensar em uma proposta curricular para a educação infantil no campo, mas para este trabalho considera-se a importância da educação infantil escolar que trabalhe toda a riqueza de conteúdos artísticos, estéticos e éticos etc. dialogados com as práticas sociais que envolvem o território rural. Palavras-chave: educação no campo, educação infantil, pedagogia histórico-crítica, formação humana.   Early childhood education and historical-critical pedagogy: elements for a school curriculum in the countryside           ABSTRACT. This study aimed to discuss the curriculum for early childhood education in the field, considering the historical-critical pedagogy, with the proposal to think about the curriculum and the school context as a locus of access to scientific knowledge. This was a theoretical qualitative research, based on studies of the main interlocutors of Historical-Critical Pedagogy. To do so, we started with the following guiding question: to what extent can the PHC contribute to the discussion and proposition for early childhood education in the field? This question leads us to say that Early Childhood Education is a right that must be offered by the State, considering the social practices of children of rural workers, recognizing the specificity the age group requires regarding its attendance, which is 0 to 5 years old, in order to overcome the invisibility of rural children. In conclusion, there is not a single way of thinking about a curricular proposal for early childhood education in the field, but for this, we consider the importance of early childhood education that works with all the abundance of contents, artistic, aesthetic and ethics, etc. dialogued with social practices that involve the rural area. Keywords: rural education, early childhood education, historical-critical pedagogy, human development.   La Educación Infantil y la Pedagogía Histórico-Crítica: elementos para un currículo escolar en el campo RESUMEN. Este estudio tiene como objetivo discutir el currículo para la educación infantil en el campo a la luz de la pedagogía histórico-crítica, teniendo como horizonte la proposición para pensar el currículo y el contexto escolar como locus de acceso a los conocimientos científicos. Se trata de un artículo teórico, con abordaje cualitativo, a partir de estudios de los principales interlocutores de la Pedagogía Histórico-Crítica. Se partió de la cuestión: ¿en qué medida la PHC puede contribuir con la discusión y preposición para la educación infantil en el campo? La Educación Infantil es un derecho y debe ser ofrecida por el Estado, considerando las prácticas sociales de los hijos dos trabajadores del campo, reconociendo la especificidad que el rango de edad exige y su atención que es de 0 a 5 años, con la finalidad de superar la invisibilidad de los niños del campo. Concluimos, que no hay una única forma de pensarse en una propuesta curricular para la educación infantil en el campo, pero para este estudio se considera la importancia de la educación infantil escolar que desarrolle toda la riqueza de contenidos, artísticos, estéticos y éticos etc. dialogados con las prácticas sociales que abarca el territorio rural. Palabras clave: educación en el campo, educación Infantil, pedagogía histórico-crítica, formación humana.

Pos Pemberdayaan PAUD Berbasis Masyarakat: Peningkatan Manajemen Pengelolaan PAUD (RA-TK-KB) Muslimat NU Kabupaten Wonosobo

Community service with the title Community-Based PAUD Empowerment Post: Improving Management of PAUD Management Muslimat NU Wonosobo Regency aims to improve the quality of management of Early Childhood education management organized by the community in this case is Muslimat NU Wonosobo Regency. The implementation of Early Childhood Education community participation is very important, so that efforts that can be made are to increase community participation in the implementation of Early Childhood Education, as an effort to increase awareness and active role of the community, be it social organizations (CSOs), social organizations (orsos) or local institutions that are deeply rooted in the community in the management of early childhood education (PAUD). This Tarbiyah Science-based Service Program is designed through planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating and reporting. From the stages of service that have been carried out for 6 months, an overview is obtained that in general: 1. Early Childhood Education Institutions managed by Muslimat have begun to organize themselves, especially in terms of institutional administration, 2. The idea came from the management of YPM Muslimat NU Wonosobo Regency to initiate the PAUD Posdaya model as an alternative in the success of community-based ECCE programs, 3. Management of the implementation of early childhood education organized and managed by Muslimat NU has been improved efforts, 4. The quality of management of early childhood education management muslimat NU Wonosobo district is getting better, 5. Public awareness of the importance of early childhood education is increasing, and 6. There is a positive cooperation between FITK UNSIQ and the ECCE Organizers.

PENANAMAN NILAI-NILAI ISLAM PADA ANAK USIA DINI DI WILAYAH PESISIR DESA BONEATIRO KECAMATAN KAPONTORI KABUPATEN BUTON

Community Service which the author carried out with the team on October 19, 2022, at Boneatiro Village, Kapuntori District, Buton Regency aims to provide knowledge, understanding, and development of insight to the community, especially parents who work as fishermen regarding fostering Islamic values from an early age. The target of the service is parents who have early childhood and parents who work as fishermen. The problem with community service is the lack of knowledge and attention of parents in instilling Islamic values in their children from an early age. The author and the Community Service team raised the theme of Early Childhood Education as a Pillar of Building a Progressive Village. From this theme, the PkM Team broke it down into 2 discussion materials presented at the seminar, namely: 1) The Importance of Early Childhood Education in Coastal Areas (Children Fishermen), 2) Inculcation of Islamic Values in Early Childhood in the Area coast. There are 3 stages that are passed in the dedication process, namely the preparation stage, the implementation stage, and the evaluation stage. The preparatory stage is carried out by making observations as a preliminary step to see the real conditions that occur in the coastal community environment. The implementation stage is the stage of assisting the material that has been prepared by the author with the lecture and discussion method. The stage ends with an evaluation. Evaluation is carried out by collecting and concluding the information and data obtained at the stages carried out. The results of the seminar showed an increase in parents' knowledge and understanding of the importance of fusing Islamic values in children from an early age, this knowledge and understanding were responded to by parents' strong commitment to implementing it in everyday life.

SOSIALISASI METODE PEMBELAJARAN INOVATIF UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN MOTORIK KASAR ANAK USIA DINI KELOMPOK B DI TK YAPIS MERAUKE BAGI GURU PG-PAUD

Early childhood education has strategies or learning models that must be mastered by teachers. The learning models include the center model, the classic model, the group model, the area model, and many other learning models. To create a fun learning model is part of the task of principals and educators. Over time, the world of education has developed very rapidly. The service method used is socialization, related to the importance of early childhood education as the basic foundation used to monitor children's growth and development. Therefore, teachers must be able to prepare a variety of creative and innovative learning in order to achieve educational goals well. Educators need to make an update in the learning process, especially at the level of children's education. The results show that the world of children is identical to learning activities while playing. So, educators must be able to create creative and innovative learning models. So, early childhood is not easily bored and bored to take part in learning activities

Identification of the Qur'anic Content on the Commands of Islamic Religious Education for the Young Generation of Muslims

The focus of this article reveals the importance of early childhood education in an Islamic perspective, where the purpose of this article is to prepare generations with character and character. This study uses a qualitative approach to the type of literature research. The data analysis in this study used a phenomenological approach, namely examining the data obtained on a phenomenal problem so as to obtain research results. The results of the study show that Islam provides many examples of evidence in the Koran that can be used as guidelines in educating early childhood; For example, Surat al-Luqman which tells at length and clearly how to educate young people to become pious and pious children according to current conditions.  

A Bibliometric Analysis of Early Childhood Education Research: 1976-2022

Yaşam boyu öğrenme ve insan gelişimi için bir temel olarak erken çocukluk eğitiminin önemi, ekonomistler, çocuk gelişimciler, psikologlar ve eğitimciler dahil olmak üzere farklı bakış açılarından incelenmiştir. Bu incelemeler sonucunda dünya çapında erken çocukluk eğitimi hakkında önemli miktarda bilimsel araştırma yayımlanmıştır. Bu araştırma ile WoS ‘da SSCI veri tabanında, erken çocukluk eğitimi üzerine yayımlanmış bilimsel çalışmaların bibliyometrik analizini gerçekleştirmek amaçlanmıştır. Araştırmada, betimsel yöntemlerden tarama modeli kullanılmış ve bibiliyometrik analiz tekniği uygulanmıştır. Araştırmada 1976-2022 yılları arasında yayımlanan 7.373 akademik çalışma analiz edilmiştir. Yapılan analizler sonucuna göre; erken çocukluk eğitimi ile ilgili yayımlanan akademik çalışmaların artış oranı en sık yayın yapılan dil en çok yapılan akademik çalışma, en üretken kurum, en fazla akademik yayımın olduğu dergiler, en çok akademik yayım üreten ülkeler, akademik yayınların atıf sayıları, en çok kullanılan anahtar kelimeler ortaya çıkmıştır. Bu araştırmanın erken çocukluk eğitimi alanında bilimsel çalışma yapmayı planlayan araştırmacılara bir perspektif geliştireceği düşünülmektedir.

Challenges and supports for educator well-being: perspectives of Australian early childhood educators during the COVID-19 pandemic

ABSTRACT The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of early childhood education and care (ECEC) as an essential service for families and the economy. However, it also exacerbated persisting challenges for the sector which impact educator well-being. This paper reports findings from a qualitative study that investigated Australian early childhood educators’ perspectives about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and challenges and supports for educator well-being. A sample of 214 ECEC professionals responded to an online survey and 15 educators participated in subsequent focus groups. Five themes were identified in the data from open-ended survey questions and the focus groups: (1) threats to physical, emotional and financial health; (2) self-care and access to well-being resources; (3) connection with children and families; (4) a supportive professional community; and (5) acknowledging the value of early childhood education. These themes are elucidated using the ‘voices’ of educators, providing insights into how educator well-being can be supported during and beyond the pandemic.

The Importance of Early Childhood Education in Building Social and Emotional Intelligence in Children

This research is motivated by the presence of many people who have a high level of intelligence, but are less able to realize success in their lives, this is caused by social and emotional intelligence factors, not a few people who are less able to control impulses , are less able to manage stress with good, also less able to communicate well and less able to recognize and solve problems, and less able to adapt and so on. Seeing this, it is necessary to conduct a study of this incident by taking samples from various examples in the community who are currently or have undergone the process of educating their children. Researchers conducted surveys and asked questions with people around and got various kinds of responses that were quite diverse. To achieve this goal, this research uses qualitative-descriptive research methods with literature study techniques. The results of this study obtained data and facts that early childhood education () is very important in providing a stimulus in growing hidden potentials in children, namely the dimensions of child development, and one of them is social emotional development in early childhood.

Introductory article for Special issue: Conceptions of early childhood and institutions in a global context

Abstract The recognition of the importance of early childhood education (ECE) has been growing continuously in recent years. Early childhood institutions are where professional pedagogy and child-rearing practices meet first in someones' life (Tobin et al., 2009), it has great significance in education. Acknowledgement of the existence of the needs of young children's education is evident, however, we have limited chances to compare different education systems outside of Europe and the United States. Realizing this situation, we came to the conclusion that it is highly necessary and required to publish such an analytical issue in the Hungarian Education Research Journal. Teacher's views and their narratives of childhood are relevant if we aim to understand the fundamental differences of ECE institutions in any region or country. In our present investigation we collected data from Hungary, Laos and Malaysia in order to acquire greater knowledge on the conceptions of early childhood in the three countries. We assumed however that the teachers' qualification and the early childcare system is diverse, yet we have found similarities among the teachers' perception.